ecotoxicology lab (C1)
noun phrase
Pronunciation: /ˌɛkoʊtɒksɪˈkɒlədʒi læb/
Definition
A laboratory that specializes in the study of the toxic effects of substances on the environment and living organisms, particularly at the population, community, and ecosystem levels.
Examples
The ecotoxicology lab at the university was working on a project to assess the impact of microplastics on marine life.
The researcher spent several years working in an ecotoxicology lab, studying the effects of pesticides on soil quality.
The ecotoxicology lab was equipped with specialized equipment to analyze the toxicity of chemicals in water samples.
How to Use ecotoxicology lab
- work in an ecotoxicology lab (verb phrase)
- to be employed or conduct research in an ecotoxicology lab — "She works in an ecotoxicology lab, studying the effects of pollution on wildlife."
- study ecotoxicology in a lab (verb phrase)
- to conduct research or experiments on ecotoxicology in a laboratory setting — "The students studied ecotoxicology in a lab, learning about the impact of chemicals on the environment."
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